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Approximately 189 silver gel photos depicting the life of a toddler in California, circa 1918-1920. This album was likely created by a dedicated parent wanting to capture every aspect of their cheerful toddler first years. The album depicts a smiley baby from about 1 to 3 years of age. Although most of the shots depict the child starting to walk, playing with animals, riding a miniscule bike and sitting atop cars, there are a few images of note. Three photos depict a group of women wearing facemasks. There are also 4 photos depicting a parade with elephants, camels and an ornate carriage, and 3 photos depicting an early 20th century propeller airplane. The album is reminiscent of a scrapbook with about 40 diecut style photos, 100 photos measuring 1x1 to 2x2 inches, and 49 photos measuring 3x3 - 3x5 inches. Dark green cloth album covers, stiff cardstock album leaves, photos are glued onto leaves.

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